Management Lessons from the 1997 Labor Standoff at UPS
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An 8 page discussion of the management considerations which were inherent in the 1997 Teamsters labor strike against one of the US’s most successful and recognizable corporations. This paper outlines the situation leading up to the strike and breaks this situation down into appropriate management considerations. Bibliography lists 10 sources. PPupsLb.rtf
Filename: PPupsLb.rtf

COMPARISON OF CLASSICAL, PROGRESSIVE AND RISK LEADERSHIP
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This 3-page paper describes, compares and contrasts models of classical, progressive and risk leadership. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTleacom.rtf

JIT IMPLEMENTATION AND THE CONCEPT OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT
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This 7-page paper discusses implementations of new systems in the workplace and challenges inherent in such implementation. Examples used include the Just in Time (JIT) system -- a method of quality management -- and how this system was successfully implemented at a company. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTjitman.rtf

Leadership, Interpersonal Skills and Decision-Making
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This 9 page paper outlines some basic principles related to leadership, communication, interpersonal skills and decision-making. In particular, this paper assesses the following: interpersonal skills in regards to interacting with others; leadership skills providing direction; written communication skills writing to others; oral communication skills talking and listening to others; perception skills identifying information; organizing and planning skills establishing course of action; decision making skills reach conclusions; decisiveness skills taking action; flexibility skills adapting to change. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: MHleader.wps

EMPLOYEE RESISTANCE TO HIGH PERFORMANCE WORK ORGANIZATIONS
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This 5-page paper examines the concept of the High Performance Work Organization (HPWO) and why employees have been resistant to the concept. HPWOs, which rely on team integration, can be beneficial to employees, or they can destroy employee morale if employees aren't better trained for the change to a more horizantal management style. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MThpwoem.rtf

HONG KONG GOVERNMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES
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This 6-page paper examines the role that the Hong Kong government plays in the country's human resources system. Topics covered include the turnover of the area to China in 1997 and the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-1998, and how the Hong Kong government has responded to try to create a better trained, more educated work force.
Filename: MThkhure.rtf

High Speed Management Book Review
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A 5 page review of Donald P. Cushman and Sarah Sanderson King’s 'Communication and High-Speed Management.' Stresses the importance of communication for small and large businesses alike and gives the small businesses guidelines for retaining supply relationships with larger businesses. No additional sources cited.
Filename: BusrevB.wps

QUALITY MANAGEMENT AT THE DENTIST’S OFFICE
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This 5-page paper focuses on total quality management in context of a dental practice. Issues covered include employee empowerment; customer satisfaction and the need for measuring quality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTdenqua.rtf

Decision-Making And Group Dynamics
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The process of decision-making within the scope of group dynamics requires an understanding of a number of different theoretical components of group behavior, including consensus, Groupthink and dissonance reduction. This 5 page paper considers the basic components of group dynamics as they relate to the process of decision-making and then evaluates the implications of group vs. individual choice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Groupdec.wps

Group Dynamics
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A 10 page paper discussing that positive working relationships are critical to the success of any business, whether large or small. In order to achieve and maintain high employee morale and low turnover, many companies are looking to the concept of group dynamics. The writer explains the principles behind this program, as well as discusses the benefits and drawbacks. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Grpdynm.wps

The Evolution Of Management, 1900-1938
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A 5 page research paper examining two of the common theories behind the Behavior School of Management: progressivism and the birth of industrial psychology. Nearly all work of the time was in manufacturing, and the engineer was the man of the day as he promoted the idea of instituting 'systems' to manufacturing. Workers had their fill of austerity and of being forced to stay with one employer in the height of the Great Depression, when there were plenty of things to validly complain about, but no other jobs to find as consequence. Bibliography lists eleven sources.
Filename: Behave.wps

The Global Climate and The World Around Us:
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This seven-page-paper presents and in-depth discussion ion the effects of global warming on the planet. It outlines the causes and the future if something is not done to stop it. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWglblcl.wps

The Leadership Styles Of Thomas Jefferson, Benito Mussolini & Frank Lloyd Wright
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This 6 page paper examines the individual leadership styles of the democratic U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, the autocracy of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini and the laissez-faire style of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: leadstyl

Environmental Ethics as Profitable
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A 12 page paper discussing the feasibility of businesses making a profit while still maintaining environmental ethics. Hypothetical circumstances are detailed as well as actual companies. Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream is described in detail illustrating the fact that environmental issues need not be a financial loss to a company. The importance of having environmental ethics is also detailed throughout. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Ethprof.wps